DFI Screening
DFI Cinema screens contemporary independent cinema, filmmaker retrospectives, classic films and a regular presentation of works by Qatari and Gulf filmmakers in partnership with various organizations.
To view listing of films and their times, click here
When: Thursday, October 21 and Friday, 22 October 2021
Where: Katara Drama Theater
Urban Gardeners Meetup
Organized by Qatar National Library for all urban gardeners in Qatar to share their experiences with growing fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants and their connection with nature.
The event can only be attended by participants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Limited seats, to register click here
When: Saturday, 23 October 2021; 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Where: Quranic Botanic Garden Park (Behind the EC Masjid)
Make Your Own Camera
In this workshop you'll get a chance to learn about the history of photography and how to transform a soft drink can into a camera that takes vintage photos that reflect the spirit of photography in the 18th century. This workshop is one of the events accompanying the exhibition "Between Science and Art: Early Photography in the Middle East," which is ongoing until 30 December 2021
The event can only be attended by participants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Limited seats, to register click here
When: 1st session - 22 October 2021, from 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Theoretical introduction and an explanation of how to convert cans into camera
2nd session - 23 October 2021, from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Taking photographs using the cameras made by participants, developing the film and displaying the photographs for discussion
Where: Fire Station - Artist in residence
Bringing Islamic Science to life
MIA collaborating with ibTECHar, is bringing Golden Age science into the future, where you learn about scientific developments and create your own using electronics, robotics and more.
To register, email - [email protected]
For ages 12-15 years
When: October 23 and 30, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Traditional Storytelling - Online
In celebration of the Year of Culture Qatar USA, there will be online storytelling of different kinds, from Bedouin to Native America to show different cultures and share own experience.
To register, email - [email protected]
For ages: 8–11-year-old
When: October 24, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Beautiful Memories of Palestine
A pictorial journey that features books from MIA’s Rare Book Collection which are largely published in European languages as travel journals, stories and histories.
When: Ongoing until December 31
Where: Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Library
The exhibition can also be viewed online at www.mia.org.qa/en/library
American muscle cars Exhibition
As part of the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture, American Muscle Cars is on display at NMOQ. An exhibition charting the increase in the supply of American automobiles to Qatar during the 1960s and 1970s.
When: Ongoing until February 2022
Where: National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ)
For more info, click here
Women of the pandemic - Virtual Exhibition
Qatar America Institute for Culture (QAIC) launched in partnership with the Katara Cultural Village in Qatar, a virtual exhibition that features four American female artists and four Qatari female artists whose works reflect their resilience and artistic ambitions during pandemic.
To view exhibition online, click here
When: Ongoing till December 2021
Local Dates Exhibition
Third Local Dates Exhibition with participation of 55 local farms and national companies, aims to promote the national product of dates and introduce its different types.
Where: Souq Waqif
When: Ongoing until October 23; daily from 3pm -9pm and until 10pm during weekends.
For more info, click here
